Ferrohedenbergite (original) (raw)

A variety of Augite

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Formula:

(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si2O6

A variety of Augite

Previously defined as a clinopyroxene with Ca: 25-45% and Mg < 10%;

This composition would now be classified as augite.

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Unique IdentifiersHide

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Mindat ID:

51886 (as Ferrohedenbergite)
419 (as Augite)

Long-form identifier:

mindat:1:1:51886:0 (as Ferrohedenbergite)
mindat:1:1:419:0 (as Augite)

GUID
(UUID V4):

b85b0aa8-caf6-4e40-897a-57a49874956c (as Ferrohedenbergite)
7dea6009-a086-4aaf-bd49-c1d2b441a54e (as Augite)

Classification of FerrohedenbergiteHide

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Previous petrological nomenclature of clinopyroxenes from basaltic magmas (after Poldervaart & Hess, 1951)

Chemistry of FerrohedenbergiteHide

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Mindat Formula:

(Ca,Mg,Fe)(Fe,Mg)Si2O6

Elements listed:

Ca, Fe, Mg, O, Si - search for minerals with similar chemistry

Other InformationHide

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Health Risks:

No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.

Internet Links for FerrohedenbergiteHide

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mindat.org URL:

https://www.mindat.org/min-51886.html
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References for FerrohedenbergiteHide

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Reference List:

Poldervaart, A , Hess, H.H. (1951) , "Pyroxenes in the Crystallization of Basaltic Magma," The Journal of Geology 59, no. 5 (Sep., 1951): 472-489.

Localities for FerrohedenbergiteHide

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This map shows a selection of localities that have latitude and longitude coordinates recorded. Click on the symbol to view information about a locality. The symbol next to localities in the list can be used to jump to that position on the map.

Locality ListHide

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- This locality has map coordinates listed. - This locality has estimated coordinates. ⓘ - Click for references and further information on this occurrence. ? - Indicates mineral may be doubtful at this locality. - Good crystals or important locality for species. - World class for species or very significant. (TL) - Type Locality for a valid mineral species. (FRL) - First Recorded Locality for everything else (eg varieties). Struck out - Mineral was erroneously reported from this locality. Faded * - Never found at this locality but inferred to have existed at some point in the past (e.g. from pseudomorphs).

All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.